Reviews of Kawaza Village
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11 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kawaza Village and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Kawaza Village review"
Everyone should visit this village, although must be prepared for the primitive accomodations if you choose to spend the night...I personally loved it." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
"Kawaza Village review"
Great experience seeing a real Zambian village.
Everyone was very friendly." See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia
"Kawaza Village review"
We spent time at the school, medical clinic, traditional healer, and a church service. The church members sang for us and greeted us individually. I still think about the children who have so little but always had a smile on their faces!" See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
"Kawaza Village review"
Our hosts wanted to make sure we did a few things on the list of activities they offered, which included a must visit to the "traditional healer" (who had converted to Christianity for healing guidance), and sleeping on a rank foam pad with very dirty sheets and eating day old (or three) re-hydrated chicken and pumpkin leaves.
After much insistence I was allowed to visit the school and share some poster art and supplies with the kids, but it's not on their list of activities so it was going a bit against the grain. The villagers were very friendly and the kids allowed us to join their soccer match. Like I mentioned, it was a mixed-bag. One last note, it was the only place on the trip where something personal went missing." See all these reviews: 11n in Zimbabwe; 6n in Malawi; 1n in Zambia
"Fascinating insight into local village life"
Loved the interaction with our hosts, spent a surprisingly restful night in our mud hut (apart from the cockerel starting his day at 2.15am!) and were taken to meet other villagers before we left after our breakfast of noodles and sauce.
Staying overnight is probably not for everyone but we are very glad we did, it gave us a real taste of what village life is like and we spent a long time discussing the future of the village and particularly of the younger generation.
Thoroughly recommended." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Kawaza Village review"
The 'grading' given below is clearly not a comparison with any of the safari lodges. This is a no frills experience and for 'simple living' the standard is very good indeed." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Good insight of the daily village life"
We had the opportunity to visit the clinic and its only permanent staff, the laboratory assistant. We got a short but rather comprehensive picture of the conditions they work under, and also a glimpse of the main deceases.
Back in the village, evening dance and singing. Dinner, chima and chicken, and riddles, early to bed.
Morning, breakfast - rice - and of to the school. It was very impressing to see what they were able to do with the very minimal resources they have. The commitment of the staff was outstanding.
The visit gave us a very good understanding of the social structure in a Kunda village.
To conclude our impression is that the standard of room, the food etc was very good, far above what they normally would have for them selves. They sleep on the floor - we had mattrasses.
We very much enjoyed the stay," See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia
"Fantastic visit to Kawaza Village!"
Village women and girls entertained us that evening with traditional dances by the campfire, and many locals joined us in the celebration. The people we met seemed genuinely happy to see us there.
Any visit to South Luangwa would not be complete without a night's stay at Kawaza Village! Great people and a real experience!" See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe; 9n in Zambia
"Kawaza Village review"
We found the visit to the village, the school and the local clinic of great interest. We were well looked after by Lawrence.
Because of cancellation overnight we were returned to Nkwali and given accommodtion there. Melissa welcomed us back and we had another good night in Nkwali. As the aspects below do not apply I have just completed the 'good' column." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Kawaza - informative and great evening 'show'"
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